Miley Cyrus Biography

Fast Facts

• Nicknamed Smiley by her parents due to her sunny disposition as a child; later shortened the moniker to Miley
• Appeared in the video for bluegrass singer Rhonda Vincent's song "If Heartaches Had Wings
• " The 2006 debut of her comedy series Hannah Montana drew the largest audience to date for a Disney Channel show
• First several song releases were credited to her character Hannah Montana instead of to Miley Cyrus
• In 2008, posted a series of YouTube videos with friend Mandy Jiroux under the title "The Miley and Mandy Show
• " Published the memoir Miles to Go in 2009
• Launched a clothing line with Max Azria for Walmart in 2009
• Supports the charity Youth Service in America, which encourages young people to become more active in their communities